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Salty Dawg Saloon

A place for a drink in Homer Spit, budget-friendly ($) and worth about 45 minutes. Best time to go: Evening.

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Salty Dawg Saloon in Homer Spit
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Why go

Lighthouse-topped log bar on the Spit, walls papered with signed dollar bills.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Homer, alongside 3 activities, 3 sights and 2 places to eat. 2 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Mako's Water Taxi and La Baleine Cafe. At about 45 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.

Type
Drinks · Nightlife
Neighborhood
Homer Spit
Price
$
Time needed
45 min
Best time
Evening

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Homer, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Mako's Water Taxi

    Water taxi across Kachemak Bay to trailheads in Kachemak Bay State Park.

    Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    La Baleine Cafe

    Small Spit cafe known for seafood breakfast bowls and fresh fish.

    Food · 0.1 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Homer Spit

    4.5-mile gravel spit lined with boardwalk shops, charters and harbor views.

    Sight · 1.7 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Homer Brewing Company

    Homer's oldest brewery, a small taproom pouring growlers and pints.

    Drinks · 4.0 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Bishop's Beach

    Driftwood beach with tide pools and views of the volcanoes across Cook Inlet.

    Activity · 4.8 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    Two Sisters Bakery

    Old Town bakery and cafe for coffee, pastries and soup near Bishop's Beach.

    Food · 4.9 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Salty Dawg Saloon is a stop on our Alaska Glacier Route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Homer

Salty Dawg Saloon is our only drinks pick in Homer; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Homer guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Homer run from 31°F in January to 60°F in July; September is usually the wettest month. For Salty Dawg Saloon itself, we suggest: Evening.

Modelled monthly averages for Homer from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Homer weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
4380 Homer Spit Rd, Homer, AK 99603, USA
Coordinates
59.60195, -151.42161
Destination
Homer, Alaska

Salty Dawg Saloon: quick answers

How much time do you need at Salty Dawg Saloon?

Plan on about 45 minutes at Salty Dawg Saloon. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Salty Dawg Saloon?

Our pick: Evening. Insider tip: Cash helps; it gets packed in summer evenings.

Where is Salty Dawg Saloon?

Salty Dawg Saloon is at 4380 Homer Spit Rd, Homer, AK 99603, USA. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Salty Dawg Saloon?

Salty Dawg Saloon appears on Alaska Glacier Route, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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